Amazon’s renewable energy projects have generated an estimated $323M in local economic investment FOUNTAIN COUNTY - This week, Amazon announced its fifth renewable energy project in Indiana, which is a 200 megawatt (MW) solar farm based in Fountain County. The company now has a total of five wind and solar projects across the state, with a total capacity of [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber’s third annual Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament is down to the final eight contestants. The contest started with 47 competitors, and interest remained high with thousands of votes cast in the third round as the field of 16 was trimmed in half. The eight remaining competitors – which includes tournament veterans and one [...]
LINTON - Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for United States teenagers, according to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, and the Linton-Stockton School Corporation recently teamed with Hamilton Center, Inc. to teach its students about potential “Signs of Suicide.” HCI staff members recently completed training sessions for all LSSC students in grades 5-12 and all staff [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber’s third annual Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament is down to the Sweet 16. The contest started with 47 competitors, and interest remained high with thousands of votes cast in the second round as the field of 32 was trimmed in half. The 16 remaining companies are from 15 cities, including: Batesville, Columbus, Decatur, [...]
Applications are now open for the Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards and Everyday Safety Hero! The annual Governor's Workplace Safety Awards (GWSA) recognize companies based on best practices for eliminating workplace injuries and illnesses, and salute employers that have made safety and health a top priority. The Everyday Safety Hero (ESH) Award offers Hoosier employers the opportunity to nominate an [...]
More than one million jobs must be filled in Indiana over the next 10 years. To help Hoosier employers fill them, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development has created Next Level Jobs, an Employer Training Grant (ETG). This program reimburses employers that train, hire and retain new or incumbent workers to fill in-demand positions within recognized job fields in six [...]
The Interim Commerce and Economic Development Committee met to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) last week. Specifically, the goal was to learn more about what it is, the current federal and state regulation, risks and challenges facing Hoosiers, and opportunities for AI utilization in existing industries, jobs and the provision of government. The committee, chaired by Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville), [...]
In the lead-up to the upcoming legislative session, the Chamber has been leaning in hard on advocacy aimed at increasing childcare access and affordability in alignment with state workforce needs. Employers across Indiana today consistently cite childcare and housing as their top external barriers to attracting and retaining employees, and there’s a growing consensus that these challenges rank alongside [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament officially tips off Friday with online voting at www.indianachamber.com/coolestthing. The contestants, matchups, products and product descriptions can now be seen on the event’s web site. The contest, which celebrates the state’s long manufacturing history, boasts a 47-company field. There are a wide range of makers [...]
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Statewide Certified Development Corporation provided $47.5 million in loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration 504 program to Indiana small business owners during Fiscal Year 2023. The dollar total for the year is a new record for Indiana Statewide CDC and leads all five Indiana 504 lenders. Also, this month Indiana Statewide CDC is observing the [...]
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